Charles HARDAKER

shade and the sense of texture they can create. Hardaker started painting these internal scenes of his studio around 2002 and since then demand has been strong. Interest has been further developed with the showing of these paintings at Royal Academy Summer shows.

In these small vignettes Charles Hardaker employs objects from his studio to create a still-life 'set'. In this case a blue jacket hangs on the back of the door and an orange cloth hangs from the studio shelf. The door, ajar, creates interest in what might be beyond the artist's studio. He sees the qualities of shape and form as transformed by light and shade in the most ordinary of objects. Charles Hardaker's great skill is to treat each element with care and affection.

Colour is a very important element in Charles Hardaker's contemporary paintings. He uses a muted palette of neutral colours, which simplifies his work in the sense that light and form can be explored without distraction. There is a great feeling of stillness and calm in his art work.

In addition to Red Rag British Art Gallery Charles Hardaker has exhibited at other leading British Art Galleries. Each painting at Red Rag is sourced from the Charles Hardaker artist studio and like all Red Rag British art and Contemporary art it can be shipped worldwide.

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